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S546 TWF

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,047 mi
Last recorded106,047 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS546 TWF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 106,047 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 106,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 105,490 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches

Pass 5 Sep 2009 104,363 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 103,196 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 103,196 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 100,623 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 94,934 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 83,868 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 83,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Rover 416?

Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,721
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
110,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,498
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 28,072
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27,904
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22,669
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S546 TWF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 73,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 416 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S546 TWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 416 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S546 TWF registered?

S546 TWF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S546 TWF safe to buy?

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